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In a galaxy far, far, far away, astronomers have found the oldest black hole in the universe, thought to have formed less than 500 million years after the Big Bang. 
Tim Brinkhof|
'Apollo 13'—the dramatization of the 1970 space program crisis that kept the world on its seat—was the third highest-grossing film of 1995, and remains one of the most faithful depictions of NASA operations ever put on film.
Jake Rossen|
Here’s how scientists and other credible sources pronounce the planet Uranus’s name.
Ellen Gutoskey|
With privatized space travel growing, it's inevitable we'll one day find ourselves faced with a space murder. How would the law deal with it?
Jake Rossen|
If you ever dreamed of being Ben Stiller in “Night at the Museum”, we’ve got the next best thing.
Kaeli Conforti|
Rare noctilucent clouds are showing up in places they never used to, and scientists are trying to find out why.
CaLea Johnson|
Golf balls, a word from the queen, and an X-rated drawing by Andy Warhol are just some of the items left behind by astronauts.
James Hunt|
The question of who has a claim to the moon and its resources is less a speculative fiction subject and more one for lawyers. Specifically, space lawyers.
Jake Rossen|
Can you guess which pieces of space junk American astronauts left on the Moon?
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The dwarf planet sports steep mountains, smooth young surfaces, ice dunes, and a stunning blue atmosphere.
David W Brown|
From famous musicians to literary landmarks to mythological figures—and beyond.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The Jackson Hole Airport is Dark Sky certified as well, making it the first airport to earn the recognition.
CaLea Johnson|
A machine without electronics or software can walk, jump, and swim—showing how simple physics can compete with complex robotic systems.
CaLea Johnson|
See if you can tackle this astronomical challenge.
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NASA officially prohibits alcohol aboard its missions, but that didn’t stop some American astronauts from enjoying a wee nip with their Russian colleagues.
Nick Keppler|
Get ready to feel small: The sun is 99.8 percent of the mass of the solar system. Here are more colossal facts about our star.
David W Brown|
Figure out which of these tasty treats have left Earth to become astronaut appetizers or meals.
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Learn about the mysteries of fireball season, which peaks in the weeks around the vernal equinox.
David W Brown|
It burns up in the atmosphere like a fecal shooting star.
Shaunacy Ferro|
On January 31, 1958, the United States became a space-faring nation with the Explorer-1 satellite.
David W Brown|

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